Mini-retreat: Yoga, Massage, Aromatherapy, Herbs

Indulge in an afternoon of relaxation this spring, and come away feel rested and restored. This nourishing 3 hour wellbeing experience blends guided relaxation and restorative yoga with aromatherapy massage, herbal medicine and goegeous treats. A blissful combination!

Your hosts Marianne (Marianne Swift Yoga) and Ellen (AmberLuna Apothecary) welcome you to Yogasara in Montpellier for this mini day-retreat. You'll cosy up with yoga blankets and bolsters, and enjoy specially blended herbal teas and tasty treats throughout the experience.

What to expect:

  • Boost your wellbeing through co-creating a therapeutic aromatherapy blend
  • Taste reviving spring herbal teas and yummy treats
  • A restful guided Yoga Nidra relaxation
  • Nourish the mind and body with a juicy restorative yoga session
  • Experience healing aromatherapy massage

Take this opportunity to rest your body and mind, just for you or with loved ones. This experience will indulge your senses throughout, and you'll leave feeling calm and lighter than before.

Participants are encouraged to bring anything that makes them cosy and comfortable. Mats, blankets and bolsters will be available on the day, but feel free to bring jumpers, socks and more. You'll also need to wear layers which allow access to your shoulders, neck and upper arms for the massage section of the experience (and perhaps something you wouldn't mind getting oily!)

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult (Adult, full price) £65

What people are saying

★★★★★
Jessica Martin
Mar 2023

An absolutely brilliant retreat - I might even go so far as to say life changing!

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Jane Charlton
Mar 2023

I didn't realise how 'busy' my mind was until I got to the end of this 2.5 hr retreat and felt co...

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★★★★★
Ioanna Angeli
Mar 2023

Amazing experience!

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★★★★★
Lauren Fletcher
Dec 2022

really relaxing and enjoyable afternoon, knowledgeable hosts who were so kind and friendly.

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets

COVID-19 guidelines

Please don't come to the event if you have any COVID-19, cold or flu symptoms, for the health and wellbeing of all attendees. We encourage regular hand-washing and sensible distancing where possible.

On the day

  • Mats, blankets and bolsters available
  • Bring extra layers
  • Wear clothing that allows access to your shoulders, neck and upper arms for massage (ones you don't mind getting a little oily)
  • Let us know in advance if you have a health condition, allergies or are pregnant - this is for your safety and wellbeing.
  • This workshop has a focus on massage and therapeutic touch, and is a key part of the experience, so it might not be for you if this isn't what you're looking for.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

AmberLuna Apothecary

This social enterprise offers lovely holistic workshops. From all things botanical to herbalism, aromatherapy, and natural perfumery, right up to wellbeing, organic skincare, and everything in between.

AmberLuna Apothecary empowers communities to take charge of their wellbeing, by harnessing the power of nature. In particular, medicinal and aromatic plants. They work with several partners in Bristol and London to deliver free and low-cost workshops for vulnerable members of the community.

This enterprise's private and corporate events help to offset the cost of their pro-bono and low-cost work. By booking with AmberLuna Apothecary you are helping to support some of the most overlooked members of the community.

Their apothecary offers bespoke holistic therapies including organic facials, aromatherapy, deep-tissue and pregnancy massages. With low-cost options available for those who need them. AmberLuna Apothecary also makes and supplies handmade, organic therapeutic products and educational kits.

Ellen Rowland (She/Her)

Massage & Aromatherapy
Ellen is an experienced clinical aromatherapist, massage practitioner and founder of AmberLuna Apothecary, a social enterprise providing natural wellbeing for the community. She is a forager, cook, herbalist and aromatherapist, and general lover of nature and being outdoors. She is an advocate for accessible wellbeing and a believer in connection and learning as a tool for self-development and imroving wellbeing.

Marianne Swift (She/Her)

Marianne Swift is an experienced Yoga practitioner and psychotherapist based in East Bristol.

Her love for yoga revolves around relationship with ourselves, and with others. Endlessly curious about movement, she is passionate about the benefits of yoga for both our physiology and our minds. Through her practice and teaching, she explores how playful, accessible and mindful movement boosts our overall wellbeing and can help improve our mental health.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to AmberLuna Apothecary.